Cost Estimator / Cost Modeller – Defence

Business Review Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Review Group is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator / Cost Modeller to support a complex Defence capability program in Canberra.

You will develop, maintain and review cost estimates and models using ACEIT, perform statistical analyses and data-driven forecasting to inform senior decision making.

The role requires strong Excel skills, stakeholder communication, and active NV1 security clearance; Defence domain experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in cost estimation, modelling or analysis.
• Hands-on experience using ACEIT.
• Strong statistical, quantitative and data analysis capability.
• Experience developing defensible cost models and assumptions.
• Strong Excel skills with complex datasets.
• Strong written and stakeholder communication skills.
• Active NV1 security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and review cost estimates and cost models.
• Build and maintain models using ACEIT and other analytical tools.
• Undertake quantitative, statistical and data analysis to support forecasting and decision-making.
• Analyse historical cost, schedule and program data to identify trends and inform estimates.
• Conduct sensitivity, scenario, risk and uncertainty analysis.
• Support lifecycle and whole-of-life cost modelling.
• Prepare reports, briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with project, finance, engineering and capability teams.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost modelling

Cost analysis

ACEIT

Excel

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, data analytics

Tools

ACEIT

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Business Review Group is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator / Cost Modeller to support a complex Defence capability program in Canberra.

This opportunity would suit a strong analytical professional with experience across cost estimation, modelling, statistical analysis and data-driven decision support.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Security Clearance: NV1 minimum

Engagement: Full-time

Sector: Defence

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and review cost estimates and cost models.
• Build and maintain models using ACEIT and other relevant analytical tools.
• Undertake quantitative, statistical and data analysis to support forecasting and decision-making.
• Analyse historical cost, schedule and program data to identify trends and inform estimates.
• Conduct sensitivity, scenario, risk and uncertainty analysis.
• Support lifecycle and whole-of-life cost modelling.
• Prepare reports, briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with project, finance, engineering and capability teams.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in cost estimation, cost modelling or cost analysis.
• Hands-on experience using ACEIT.
• Strong statistical, quantitative and data analysis capability.
• Experience developing defensible cost models and assumptions.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with complex datasets.
• Strong written and stakeholder communication skills.
• Active NV1 security clearance or higher.

Highly Desirable

• Defence capability, acquisition or sustainment experience.
• Lifecycle cost estimation or investment analysis experience.
• Experience with Monte Carlo, forecasting or probabilistic analysis.
• Exposure to Power BI, Python, R, SQL or similar analytical tools.
• Relevant qualifications in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, data analytics or a related discipline.